Reports are that about 5:50 a.m., the driver of a Toyota Axio, with three passengers aboard, lost control of the vehicle and collided with a Suzuki Vitara motor car. It is alleged that the Suzuki Vitara then collided with a Hiace bus, in which Cumbermack was a passenger.

The police were summoned and the driver of the Axio and one of his passengers, as well as Cumbermack were taken to the hospital. Cumbermack was pronounced dead, while the men were admitted for treatment.

The condition of the two injured men is not known at this time.

Investigations continue.

Crash on Mandela Highway

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